Comparison Console
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Benchmade Bedlam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$510Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Lightest
201.61 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
246.83 mm (9.72 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
146.3 mm (5.76 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Unknown
Satin or coated blade options
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Tactical useEveryday carryCutting through resistant materialsHooking and slicing tasksUsers needing ambidextrous operation
Not best for
Everyday carry due to large size
Precision cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight knives for all-day carry
Common praise
High quality milling and finishSmooth action and solid lockup with AXIS lockBeautiful and sharp Damasteel bladeVibrant red and black carbon fiber with anodized red hardware accents
Strong and durable blade and build qualityEffective slicing and hooking performance with scimitar bladeComfortable and secure grip with textured sculpted G10 handleReliable AXIS Lock mechanism is ambidextrous and smoothDeep carry reversible pocket clip allows subtle carry despite large size
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Heavier than some everyday carry knivesMay feel bulky or large in handPotential difficulty sharpening scimitar blade shape